Cheney, Washington

Cheney, Washington
Aerial view of Cheney, Washington, 2013
Aerial view of Cheney, Washington, 2013
Location of Cheney, Washington
Location of Cheney, Washington
Coordinates: 47°29′19″N 117°34′43″W / 47.48861°N 117.57861°W / 47.48861; -117.57861
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySpokane
EstablishedNovember 28, 1883
Named forBenjamin Pierce Cheney
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council/Strong Mayor
 • MayorElsa Martin
Area
 • Total
4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2)
 • Land4.34 sq mi (11.25 km2)
 • Water0.031 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
2,352 ft (717 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,255
 • Density3,052.7/sq mi (1,178.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99004
Area code509
FIPS code53-11825
GNIS feature ID1531416
Websitecityofcheney.org
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Cheney (/ˈtʃiːni/ CHEE-nee) is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full-time resident population was 13,255 as of the 2020 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney. When classes are in session at EWU, the city's population reaches approximately 17,600 people temporarily.